An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem

Wood, metal
Old inscription and dated: ‘1892’
South Africa

19th Century

Size: 45.5cm long - 18 ins long

Published:
‘The Art of Southeast Africa’, 5 Continents, Milano, Italy, 2002

cf:
It has been suggested, that the inscription: ‘Matabele S.A 1892’ indicates the piece was traded to the northern region in the 19th century and / or that the label was written on return in ‘error’.

Provenance:
Taylor A Dale, Sante Fe
Ex Private collection
Ex Private Continental collection